Breakfast

Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts - A Perfect Breakfast Treat

Few things can compare to that initial sip of hot, strong coffee first thing in the morning. I literally go “mmm” every day after that first taste as I let it flow through me and gently wake me up. Add something sweet…

Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts - A Perfect Breakfast Treat

Few things can compare to that initial sip of hot, strong coffee first thing in the morning. I literally go “mmm” every day after that first taste as I let it flow through me and gently wake me up. Add something sweet and yummy to the liquid gold in my cup, like this recipe for Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts and I am over the moon! What a great way to start the day.

Why You'll Love these Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts

  • Because they're baked! No messy, oily frying for these breakfast treats. And because they are baked they are healthier for you! No serving of guilt along with your buttermilk donut.
  • They are easy to make! With not too many ingredients and a quick baking time, you can be the breakfast hero in a jiffy.
  • Because they are like the delicious, beautiful merger of two breakfast favorites; blueberry muffins and buttermilk donuts. What an amazing union!
  • Because lemon and blueberry taste like sunshine.

Helpful Tips for Making Perfect Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts

  • To make filling the donut pan stress and mess free, use a [easyazon_link identifier="B01HQ9T4H2" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]piping bag[/easyazon_link] to cleanly pipe batter into the pan. Don't have a piping bag? Use a Ziploc storage bag with the corner snipped off. Voila! You are now baking like a pro.
  • Don't overbake! Check your donuts one to two minutes before the recommended baking time. Overbaking can tend to make them dry. A toothpick inserted in the center of the donut should have a few moist crumbs on it.
  • How to zest. For this type of recipe, a [easyazon_link identifier="B005GQXFTG" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]microplane zester[/easyazon_link] is probably best, but, if you don't have that gadget in your cooking tool inventory, no worries. You can easily use a fine grater or even a paring knife. Just make sure your finished zest is on the smaller side to blend well into the batter.

Time to Make Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts

Step #1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a regular [easyazon_link identifier="B015PXGLQI" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]donut pan[/easyazon_link] with non-stick spray.

Step #2 In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined.

donut baking pan, blue glass bowl with flour and whisk, 2 lemons

Step #3 Using a spatula, mix in the eggs, buttermilk, butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Do not over mix.

blue mixing bowl with flour and egg being mixed with whisk

Step #4 Carefully fold in the lemon zest and fresh blueberries.

donut baking pan, blue mixing bowl with blueberries being mixed into batter

Step #5 Spoon the batter into your donut pan, about ¾ of the way full. This will make about 15 donuts.

donut pan filled with batter

Step #6 Bake for 9-12 minutes, until donuts are a light golden brown color. Once done, add the granulated sugar into a large baggie and carefully toss each donut in the sugar. It’s best to do this before allowing them to cool as the sugar will stick better.

Step #7 Lay out on a rack to cool, serve warm or cooled. Store in an airtight container.

Delicious Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts are served! Why not pair them with the following for an even more delicious and amazing breakfast. Enjoy!

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cluse-up shot of finished blueberry buttermilk donut

Recipe

Recipe

Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Donuts

  • Yield Servings 15 donuts
  • Prep Prep Time 15 mins
  • Cook Cook Time 12 mins
  • Total Total Time 27 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 large lemon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a regular donut pan with non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix until well combined. Using a spatula, mix in the eggs, buttermilk, butter, lemon juice and vanilla. Do not over mix.

  3. 3

    Carefully fold in the lemon zest and fresh blueberries.

  4. 4

    Spoon the batter into your donut pan, about ¾ of the way full. This will make about 15 donuts.

  5. 5

    Bake for 9-12 minutes, until donuts are a light golden brown color. Once done, add the granulated sugar into a large baggie and carefully toss each donut in the sugar. It’s best to do this before allowing them to cool as the sugar will stick better.

  6. 6

    Lay out on a rack to cool, serve warm or cooled. Store in an airtight container.